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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Horncastle

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Horncastle

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Bardney Lock – The Lady of Shalott Sculpture loop from Horncastle

03:19

58.2km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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655 m

Horncastle Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Horncastle is a quintessentially-English market town in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Nestled between the River Bain and River Waring, the town has a wonderful selection of antique shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants, pubs, artisan shops and places to stay. As such, it is a great place to stop for a pit-stop or an overnight stay on hikes in the area. Be sure to check out St Mary’s Church near the marketplace, which dates to the 13th century.

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1.94 km

Langton Hill

Peak

13.3 km

Water Rail Way: Martin Dales to Stixwould

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Water Rail Way, runs from Boston to Lincoln along the banks of the River Witham. It forms a section of National Cycle Network Route 1. This segment is a lovely traffic-free stretch with sculptures along the way.

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16.7 km

Stixwould Station

Highlight • Rest Area

I nice place for a stop. Former railway station. A little gravel car park in case you want you use this as a start location on your cycle route.

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19.3 km

Southrey Former Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Rest point on the disused station by the river.

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20.8 km

Birch Wood

Forest

25.6 km

Bardney Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Bardney Lock is a rural mooring location situated on the River Witham approximately 11 miles to the east of Lincoln in Lincolnshire.

The River Witham flows through quiet, flat Lincolnshire countryside, and is very peaceful and remote for much of its length. Marshy fenlands stretch out for miles on either side, giving a real sense of space – and the sunsets can be spectacular.

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26.4 km

Wooden Sculpture of a Woman on Water Rail Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view of the River Witham

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29.2 km

The Lady of Shalott Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Lady of Shalott
A sculpture designed and produced by Anwick Forge, comprising an elegant 4.5 metre high split arch representing sheaves of barley. The base bears the opening lines of the poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson: "On either side the river lie long fields of barley and of rye".

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